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Antoine has 10 years experience in construction and real estate sectors. He served as innovation manager in various position in the industry before founding a construction tech start-up in 2012 and joining Impulse in 2014. He is an expert in building innovation, BIM, prefabrication and smart buildings. Antoine graduated from Mines Paristech, with a MBA and is carrying research with Paris Dauphine University. He is the author of several academic publications on startup/corporate groups relationship as well as startup acceleration.1 Articles

LOUISE ELLISON Louise Ellison leads a team of 6 people, responsible for establishing and delivering Hammerson’s sustainability programme, Positive Places across their property portfolios in the UK, France and Ireland. Hammerson is an industry leader in sustainability, consistently delivering new initiatives alongside year on year operational efficiencies.1 Articles

William Ruh is the Chief Executive Officer for Lendlease Digital. In this role, he is building a new business to help transform the real estate industry. LendLease Digital is developing the world’s first set of Autonomous Building products to automate design, supply chain, construction and operations. Prior to joining Lendlease, Mr. Ruh was the CEO of GE Digital and the Chief Digital Officer for GE. During his tenure, Mr. Ruh led the charge to develop the first cloud-based platform for the industrial world and established the GE Digital business unit.1 Articles


Edouard Detaille is a chairman of a consulting company dedicated to company’s leaders. Specialised in marketing, communication and digital transformation, he also accompanies the leaders in business intelligence and in their strategy. With more than 15 years of work experience, he occupied several executive positions of big real estate international companies mainly in the sector of the commerce and for the greater part on the stock exchange market. Professor for more than 6 years in Master's degree at Kedge Business School, at the university of Aix-Marseille and director of memory reports.1 Articles
Over 13 years in creative production with a core background in digital, project management, content and operations. A proven leader and professional who develops strong relationships with clients and teams to find the best outcome. I enjoy being challenged by new people, technologies and experiences, producing elegant and diverse solutions, and inspiring those around me. I’m a fast paced, multi-tasker who thrives in creative workplaces. Specialties: Digital production, content production, client relations, integrated marketing, Agile project management, Scrum master certified.1 Articles

MIPIM PropTech Europe partner Impulse Partners is a strategy consulting firm that works with senior executives on strategy, innovation and performance. We help our clients tackle growth challenges, identify opportunities, rethink business models and revisit innovation strategy.1 Articles

Control Risks is an independent, global risk consultancy specialising in helping organisations manage political, integrity and security risks in complex and hostile environments. We support clients by providing strategic consultancy, expert analysis and in-depth investigations, handling sensitive political issues and providing practical on-the-ground protection and support. Our unique combination of services, geographical reach and the trust our clients place in us ensure we can help them to effectively solve their problems and realise new opportunities across the world. www.controlrisks.com1 Articles
The Eurometropolis of Strasbourg, a crossborder European capital with prime access to the German market. An innovation-led, business-friendly city, one of the best connected in France, where both life and business are great!1 Articles